Yoga Anatomy Articles
The yoga anatomy articles are organized into categories such as, Injuries , Postures, Your Questions , Yoga , Anatomy , Yoga Injuries Research , Ashtanga Yoga Research , and even Yoga Adjustments.
They are also broken down more specifically by muscles, bandhas, breathing, sit bone pain, shoulders, psoas, and knee pain.
Yoga PosturesAnatomical Breakdown Of Laghu Vajrasana
In laghu vajrasana, or lightning thunderbolt pose, the primary aspect or pattern we develop is resisting gravity.
Yoga PosturesAnatomical Breakdown Of Pasasana
Pasasana is a challenging twist posture that incorporates a bind around both legs from a squat base position.
Arm BalancesAnatomical Breakdown of Karandavasana
Karandavasana is a challenging dynamic pose that requires a reliable lotus, a forearm balance, and lots of practice with resisting gravity.
Arm BalancesAnatomical Breakdown Of Tittibhasana A, B, C, and D: The Ashtanga Firefly
Tittibhasana A, B, C, and D, the Ashtanga firefly poses, require the ability to create length and engage the legs at the…
Yoga PosturesAnatomical Breakdown of Kapotasana, The Ashtanga Version Of Pigeon Pose
Kapotasana is a challenging backbend that requires significant length along the front of the body. Learning the pose takes patience and time.
Yoga PosturesAshtanga Yoga Primary Series: Is It All About Forward Bending?
Find out why the primary series of Ashtanga is not really about forward bending, but is actually an opportunity to open our…
Arm BalancesHow To Do Bakasana B
What are the anatomical keys to bakasana B? Learn the anatomy and relevant techniques for evolving this challenging pose.
Yoga PosturesWhat Are We Doing In Garbha Pindasana And Kukkutasana?
Explore the anatomy of what is happening in garbha pindasana and kukkutasana and learn techniques for evolving these challenging postures.
Yoga PosturesWhat’s Happening In Kurmasana and Supta Kurmasana?
Breaks down the anatomy of kurmasana and supta kurmasana and explore techniques for evolving these challenging postures.
Arm BalancesWhat Are We Doing In Bhujapidasana?
Explore the anatomy of what is happening in bhujapidasana and learn techniques for evolving this challenging posture.
Yoga PosturesWhy Is Navasana (Boat Pose) So Hard?
Explore the anatomy of navasana. Understand the intentions for this posture and how to evolve it.
AnatomyAn Anatomical Breakdown of Marichyasana D
In this article, David explores the anatomy of marichyasana D. Understand the intentions for this posture and how to evolve it.
AnatomyThe Anatomy Of Standing Half-bound Lotus Pose
In this article, David deconstructs the anatomy of standing half-bound lotus. Explore multiple intentions for this posture and gain insights into how…
Standing PosturesAn Anatomical Breakdown Of Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
In this article, David deconstructs the anatomy of utthita hasta padangusthasana. Explore multiple intentions for this posture and gain insights into how…
Yoga PosturesWhat Are Our Intentions In Parsvottanasana?
David breaks down parsvottanasana or intense side-stretching pose. Learn what components allow or restrict movement in this posture. Understand what patterns can…
Standing PosturesWhat Are Our Intentions In Standing Wide-legged Forward Bend?
Deconstruct standing wide-legged forward bend. Explore multiple intentions for variations of this posture and evolve your pose.
Yoga PosturesHow Do I Fix A Flat Back In Poses Like Garbha Pindasana?
Distinguish between anatomical and technique-related reasons for difficulty rounding the low back in garbha pindasana. For those working on technique, learn some…
YogaHow Do You Know When To Add Poses In The Ashtanga Intermediate Series?
How do you know when it's time to add poses in the Ashtanga intermediate series? Understand the relationships between aspects of the…
Standing PosturesWhat Are Our Intentions In Side Angle And Revolved Side Angle Pose?
Deconstruct side angle and revolved side angle pose. Explore multiple intentions for these postures and learn how to evolve your poses.
Standing PosturesWhat Are Our Intentions In Triangle and Revolved Triangle Pose?
David breaks down triangle and revolved triangle pose. Learn what components allow or restrict access to these postures. Understand what patterns can…
YogaHow Much Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series Is Too Much?
How do you know when you might be acquiring an anatomical imbalance from yoga practice? In this post, I discuss aspects of…
YogaHow Do You Know When To Add Poses In The Ashtanga Primary Series?
How do you know when to add poses in the Ashtanga primary series? Learn the signs that you are ready to add…
Standing PosturesIs Standing Forward Bend As Simple As It Looks?
David breaks down two variations on standing forward bend, padagusthasana and pada hastasana. Learn what components allow or restrict access to these…
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